Screw it. I’ll Run as an Independent – HotAir

Disgraced former Republican Congressman George Santos refuses to go gently into that good night. After previously announcing that he would be running against a fellow Republican in New York’s First Congressional District, Santos has now switched his game plan yet again and claims he will run as an independent. His latest complaint echoes that of Marjorie Taylor Greene, accusing House Republicans of betraying the country by passing the spending bill that was approved on Friday. If Santos were an actual threat to draw away any votes, it could make the 1st District race more interesting. Republican Nick LaLota is defending his seat against former CNN anchor John Avlon. How Santos is finding the time (to say nothing of the money) to organize a political campaign remains something of a mystery. You might think that he should be focusing all of that energy on preparations for his upcoming…